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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions have to struggle with now that online education technology is developing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Academics want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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