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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in online learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this desideratum for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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