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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These online MOOCs are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to better comprehend these important new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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