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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Berklee College of Music to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Trainers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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