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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of these open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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