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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning technology have enabled students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Boston University to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these important new open education experiments. Everyone wants to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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