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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning technology are enabling students all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Boston University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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