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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in online learning have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Berklee College of Music to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Academics want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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