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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in distance learning technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? How can teachers manage issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants desire to better grasp these exciting new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this growing need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also analyzes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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