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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to be participants in online classes. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions are considering now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Boston University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants would like to better grasp these fascinating new open educational ventures. Public servants want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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