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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to take online courses. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education ventures. Students want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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