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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in electronic education technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can institutions certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Boston University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education ventures. Lecturers want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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