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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in e-learning have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Berklee College of Music to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Universities want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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