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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in e-learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Boston University to conduct these massively open online courses? How can participants get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Professors want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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