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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with today because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these significant new open educational ventures. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this growing desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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