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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in learning technology enable people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions have to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Boston University to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with poor student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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