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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in online learning are empowering students all over the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to better perceive these open educational undertakings. Researchers want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this growing need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also describes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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