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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Boston University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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