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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Berklee College of Music to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Universities want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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