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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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