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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in online education technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Boston University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education experiments. People want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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