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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in electronic educational technology are empowering learners all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Boston University to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Students want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this expanding desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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