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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in e-learning have empowered students in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Berklee College of Music to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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