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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in blended learning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take online courses. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants deal with low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these open education ventures. Universities want to know how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this crescive desideratum for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education