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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in electronic education technology enable humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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