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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is decent? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Boston University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a need to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to better perceive these open educational ventures. Researchers want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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