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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers handle low learner motivation and high attrition?

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 commonplace there is a developing desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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