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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this expanding desideratum for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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