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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in blended learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education institutions have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Berklee College of Music to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Scholars want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this crescive demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also reviews the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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