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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in electronic education technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations have to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Boston University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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