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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in blended learning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these interesting new open education initiatives. People want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desideratum for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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