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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to today because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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