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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in online learning technology make it possible for students all over the world to participate in online classes. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is good? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Berklee College of Music to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational ventures. Students want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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