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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in e-learning make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational ventures. People want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this demand for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also studies the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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