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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online education technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to take courses online. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Boston University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to understand these new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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