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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning technology are enabling humans all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning institutions are having to deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp these interesting new open educational experiments. Teachers want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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