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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education ventures. Trainers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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