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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in elearning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Berklee College of Music to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a demand to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. People want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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