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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to be more aware of these open educational undertakings. People want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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