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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental 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 organizations get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Public servants want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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