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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in distance learning technology have enabled people all over the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions have to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Berklee College of Music to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a demand to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Educators want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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