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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in elearning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations have to consider now that online education technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these new open education ventures. Public servants want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desideratum for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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