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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in distance learning make it possible for humans all over the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Boston University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp these new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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