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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest gains in electronic education technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Berklee College of Music to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a demand to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to understand these open education undertakings. Professors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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