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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take online courses. These massive open courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. People want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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