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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online education have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are considering now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Boston University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a increasing demand to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to understand these intriguing new open education initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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