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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants want to better comprehend these new open education ventures. Teachers want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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