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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in electronic educational technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Berklee College of Music to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Students want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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