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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in blended learning technology have enabled people all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Berklee College of Music to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational endeavours. People want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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