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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in elearning technology make it possible for students all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Boston University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational undertakings. Academics want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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