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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in digital education technology are enabling people all around the world to take online classes. These MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Boston University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Public servants want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing demand for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This interesting new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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