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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in online learning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Berklee College of Music to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Scholars want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this expanding need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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