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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning technology are enabling people in every nation on earth to take classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Boston University to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational ventures. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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