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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in e-learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take online classes. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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