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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in blended learning have provided the means for learners all around the world to take online courses. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations are having to consider now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Researchers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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