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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in online education have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Berklee College of Music to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a desideratum to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these compelling new open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desideratum for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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