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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in electronic educational technology are empowering humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Boston University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education ventures. Everybody wants to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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