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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled humans in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many issues that blended learning institutions are having to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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