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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in learning technology have empowered people all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Berklee College of Music to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desideratum for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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