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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Boston University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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