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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online learning have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend these interesting new open education initiatives. Educators want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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