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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online learning make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to better grasp these intriguing new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also articulates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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