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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in blended learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education experiments. Everybody wants to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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