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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in blended learning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations are considering now that online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these promising new open education endeavours. Professors want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also describes the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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