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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in online learning are enabling students all around the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education organizations have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these open education endeavours. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this need for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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