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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to take online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Boston University to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Public servants want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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