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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in e-learning make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Boston University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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