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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in blended learning are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle poor motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational experiments. Students want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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