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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in e-learning are empowering students in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning organizations have to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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