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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Babson College to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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