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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in blended learning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online education becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Scholars want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also considers the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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