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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in blended learning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Researchers want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also researches the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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