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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people all over the world to take classes online. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions are considering in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers manage issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these exciting new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing desire for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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