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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in digital education technology are enabling people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Boston University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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