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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in blended learning technology have provided the means for students all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a demand to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This book also explores the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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