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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans all over the world to take courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Boston University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a developing need to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to be more aware of these important new open education undertakings. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This amazing new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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