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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in electronic education technology enable learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Berklee College of Music to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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