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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions must deal with today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Berklee College of Music to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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