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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in digital education technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of these MOOCs is good? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Boston University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open educational experiments. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also addresses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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