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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in online education technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality of these massive open online courses is decent? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Boston University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Researchers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing demand for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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