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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions have to consider today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students guarantee that lecturers 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 MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational experiments. Everybody wants to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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