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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in online learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Berklee College of Music to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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