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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in distance learning technology are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions are dealing with today because online education technology is developing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Berklee College of Music to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants desire to understand these compelling new open education initiatives. Teachers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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