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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning technology are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions are considering now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Boston University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this desire for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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