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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in online learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take online classes. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Berklee College of Music to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this increasing demand for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also considers the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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