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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in distance learning enable learners all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC courses is all right? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Berklee College of Music to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also reviews the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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