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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in elearning technology are empowering humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations have to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Berklee College of Music to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these interesting new open education endeavours. People want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this crescive demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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