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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in blended learning technology are enabling humans in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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