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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Berklee College of Music to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these new open education endeavours. Researchers want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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