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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in electronic education technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education organizations are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Berklee College of Music to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this developing need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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