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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for students all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What strategies are being used by organizations like Boston University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp these exciting new open educational initiatives. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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