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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in learning technology are empowering humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. How can participants assure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Boston University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a desire to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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