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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions are having to deal with now that online education technology is developing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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