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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Public servants want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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