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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in blended learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to understand the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding need for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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