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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in elearning enable humans all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Educators want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this desideratum for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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