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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Berklee College of Music to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education ventures. Students want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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