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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in elearning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations assure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Berklee College of Music to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to better understand these exciting new open educational ventures. Students want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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