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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advances in distance learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take online courses. These MOOC classes are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions have to deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Berklee College of Music to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Public servants want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desideratum for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also talks about the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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