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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in blended learning are enabling humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions are having to consider now that online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these important new open education initiatives. Students want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this desideratum for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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