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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in distance learning technology have empowered humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants manage issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Academics want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this desideratum for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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