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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in electronic education technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with now that learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Berklee College of Music to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to understand these open education undertakings. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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