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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions are having to deal with now that learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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