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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern advances in online learning have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology organizations have to deal with today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these compelling new open educational experiments. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also researches the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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