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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in e-learning technology have enabled students in nations all aver the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions are dealing with today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Boston University to conduct these massively open online courses? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to better comprehend these intriguing new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this expanding desire for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also examines 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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