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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in blended learning technology make it possible for students all around the world to take online courses. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations are having to attend to more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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