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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions have to consider now that learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Berklee College of Music to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education ventures. Trainers want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this developing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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