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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Montserrat to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to better understand these important new open educational undertakings. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this demand for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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