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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in blended learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Berklee College of Music to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Academics want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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