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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in technology-enhanced learning are enabling learners all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning organizations are dealing with today because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? How can institutions manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Trainers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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