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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Boston University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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