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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for humans all over the world to take part in classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these intriguing new open education undertakings. Universities want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also describes the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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