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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning technology are empowering people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations are having to consider today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Boston University to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Students want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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