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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in blended learning technology have enabled people all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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