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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advances in e-learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also researches the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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