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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent advances in electronic educational technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Boston University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants would like to better perceive these new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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