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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in e-learning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality of these massive open online courses is respectable? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Berklee College of Music to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these promising new open education ventures. Lecturers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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