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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in learning technology have empowered people all over the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOCs are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Berklee College of Music to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education ventures. Teachers want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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