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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take online courses. These massive open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning organizations are having to consider today because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp these open education ventures. Trainers want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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