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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology enable learners in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning organizations are dealing with now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Berklee College of Music to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Universities want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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