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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for humans all over the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education initiatives. Students want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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