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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning technology make it possible for humans all over the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning organizations are dealing with today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Boston University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants desire to better grasp these interesting new open education undertakings. Students want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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