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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations must deal with today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. People want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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