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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take courses online. MOOC classes are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning institutions have to consider today because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Boston University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Students want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this desire for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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