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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational ventures. Teachers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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