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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning enable learners in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Boston University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these compelling new open educational endeavours. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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