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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in online learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Boston University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp these open educational experiments. Instructors want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this increasing need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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