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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in e-learning enable learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Boston University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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