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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in blended learning enable humans in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like San Diego State University to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this crescive desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This definitive new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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