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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These online MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with today because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand these interesting new open education initiatives. Students want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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