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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online education technology are providing the means for students all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning institutions are considering now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education ventures. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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