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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in distance learning technology have empowered people all around the world to take classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Boston University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these open education ventures. Intellectuals want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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