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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in blended learning are enabling people in all parts of the world to take classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to better perceive these significant new open educational ventures. People want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this developing desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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