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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in distance learning have enabled students in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Boston University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these new open educational ventures. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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