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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in learning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Berklee College of Music to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this developing need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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