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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in distance learning have enabled people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these open education initiatives. People want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desire for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also studies the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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