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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Boston University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to better grasp these promising new open education endeavours. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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