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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These online MOOCs are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Universities want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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