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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in online learning are enabling humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Boston University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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