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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning technology have enabled humans in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations have to deal with now that learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to understand these important new open educational ventures. Academics want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this demand for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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