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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. New developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to better comprehend these exciting new open educational initiatives. People want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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