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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in distance learning technology are empowering learners in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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