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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in blended learning technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to take classes online. MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions have to consider today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these open educational experiments. Academics want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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