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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online learning are enabling learners all over the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Boston University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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