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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in blended learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These massive open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to better perceive these interesting new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also investigates the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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