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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Boston University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage low motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this expanding need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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