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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desideratum for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also studies the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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