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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in online education technology have enabled humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Boston University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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