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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in digital education technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions have to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Berklee College of Music to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. People want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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