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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in e-learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take classes online. MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can organizations assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Boston University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle low student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desire for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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