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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in e-learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Boston University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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