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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning are providing the means for humans all over the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants assure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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