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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning technology have empowered humans in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education organizations are having to attend to today because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Boston University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive these important new open education initiatives. Students want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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