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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with today because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these significant new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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