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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in blended learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Corporations want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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