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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these interesting new open educational ventures. Educators want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this increasing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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