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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in online education technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education organizations are having to consider now that online education technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing need for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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