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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in digital education technology make it possible for learners all around the world to take courses online. These massive online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to comprehend how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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