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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning are enabling students in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? How can organizations handle low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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