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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. New advances in blended learning technology have empowered people all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these significant new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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