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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Berklee College of Music to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this increasing need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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