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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New improvements in blended learning technology are empowering people all over the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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