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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massive online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Berklee College of Music to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Students want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also reviews the most important 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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