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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in blended learning technology enable learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education institutions have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this growing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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