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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in online learning technology enable people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to understand these important new open educational experiments. Trainers want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this increasing desire for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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