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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning are empowering people all over the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education institutions are having to consider today because online education technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Boston University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Educators want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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