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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations are dealing with now that online education technology is advancing so fast. How can we be assured that the training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Boston University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these compelling new open education experiments. Academics want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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