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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in distance learning technology enable people all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Boston University to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education ventures. Public servants want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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