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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions are struggling with today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Boston University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this crescive desire for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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