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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in distance learning technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with now that blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational ventures. Corporations want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This exciting new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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