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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in e-learning have empowered students in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these open education ventures. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also explores the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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