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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in e-learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Boston University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these new open education ventures. People want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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