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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in online learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations have to consider today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Boston University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education undertakings. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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