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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online learning have made it possible for learners all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Boston University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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