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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New gains in electronic educational technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing desideratum for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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