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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in online education technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Boston University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Educators want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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