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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a demand to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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