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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in e-learning are enabling humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions are considering now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Academics want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this increasing demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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