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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions must deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Boston University to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this increasing need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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