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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in elearning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Boston University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these significant new open education ventures. Scientists want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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