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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Boston University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these new open education undertakings. Scholars want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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