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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning technology are empowering learners in every nation on earth to take online classes. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions must deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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