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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in e-learning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education institutions are having to consider today because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Berklee College of Music to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants would like to understand these promising new open education initiatives. Teachers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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