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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education institutions are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Boston University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Academics want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this crescive desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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