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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers 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 MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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