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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in electronic educational technology make it possible for humans all over the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Berklee College of Music to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these open educational initiatives. Scientists want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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