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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in online education are empowering learners all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massive online courses are generally 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 numerous topics that elearning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a need to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend these important new open education ventures. Teachers want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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