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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in online education are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation 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 participants get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to better understand these compelling new open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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