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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to take classes online. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Boston University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a developing need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Public servants want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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