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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in elearning have enabled people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational ventures. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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