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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Brand new advancements in blended learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations have to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Educators want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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