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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in distance learning have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions must deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Boston University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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