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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in blended learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take classes online. These massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations are dealing with now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations handle problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to better comprehend these promising new open education endeavours. Universities want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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