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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Berklee College of Music to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to better understand these significant new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This new book also deals with the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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