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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in online education technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Boston University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Instructors want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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