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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in online learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These massive open courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Boston University to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. People want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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