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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in e-learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Berklee College of Music to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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