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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Boston University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also researches the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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