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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in digital education technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of South Florida to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a expanding need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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