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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in online learning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and 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 manage low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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