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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Berklee College of Music to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Universities want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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