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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in blended learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several subjects that elearning institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these open education ventures. Intellectuals want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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