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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in distance learning are providing the means for people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Boston University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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