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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in electronic educational technology are providing the means for students all over the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Berklee College of Music to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these open education experiments. Students want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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