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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in blended learning have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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