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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning have enabled humans in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations are dealing with now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to understand these promising new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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