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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in e-learning technology enable people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Boston University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend these promising new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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