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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in online learning have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take courses online. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Boston University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational endeavours. Students want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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