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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online education make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology institutions must deal with now that learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is respectable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Boston University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a need to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational experiments. Universities want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also studies the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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