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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in digital education technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education organizations must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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