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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in blended learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these open education endeavours. Everybody wants to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This amazing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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