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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for learners all over the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Berklee College of Music to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a desire to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these significant new open education ventures. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive demand for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources