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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in elearning technology have enabled students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology organizations are dealing with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Universities want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this desire for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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