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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in online learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend these significant new open education initiatives. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this developing desideratum for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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