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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Berklee College of Music to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive these open education ventures. Professors want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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