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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest changes in e-learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations are struggling with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Public servants want to grasp how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this desideratum for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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