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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in elearning have empowered learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Berklee College of Music to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these exciting new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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