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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in distance learning technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to take classes online. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also describes the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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