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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in e-learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Educators want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This gripping new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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