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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning are enabling students in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Boston University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Public servants want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this crescive demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also considers the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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