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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in e-learning are making it possible for students all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations have to deal with now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants would like to better understand these fascinating new open education initiatives. Professors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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