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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in online learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can stakeholders assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Boston University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education endeavours. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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