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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education ventures. Teachers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also reviews the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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