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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in online learning technology are providing the means for humans all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Berklee College of Music to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Public servants want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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