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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. New developments in online education technology make it possible for students all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions have to consider now that online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants would like to better understand these fascinating new open education ventures. Lecturers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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