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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in electronic educational technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive open courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology institutions have to deal with today because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Educators want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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