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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in learning technology are empowering students all over the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education organizations are having to consider today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Berklee College of Music to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational undertakings. Universities want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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