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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in distance learning technology have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning institutions are having to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers ensure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Berklee College of Music to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to be more aware of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Teachers want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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