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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider now that learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Instructors want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this desideratum for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This amazing new book also researches the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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