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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations are considering now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is good? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desideratum for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also deals with the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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