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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advances in blended learning technology make it possible for humans all over the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Berklee College of Music to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a demand to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these significant new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this developing desideratum for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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