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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in distance learning technology enable students all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these compelling new open education undertakings. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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