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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in elearning enable people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions are having to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Boston University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this desideratum for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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