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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Boston University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these important new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desideratum for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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