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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to take online classes. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this growing demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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