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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in elearning technology make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations deal with low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. People want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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