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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What strategies are being used by organizations like Boston University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Scientists want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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