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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in e-learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions are having to attend to now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Berklee College of Music to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these open education ventures. Educators want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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