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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in blended learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? How can participants deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Teachers want to grasp how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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