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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling humans all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations are considering now that learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend these exciting new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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