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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in blended learning technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education institutions have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to better grasp these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This interesting new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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