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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in distance learning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations must deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can teachers make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Boston University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Researchers want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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