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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning are empowering people in every nation on earth to take classes online. MOOC courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions are having to consider today because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to better grasp these important new open educational undertakings. People want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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