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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Boston University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a developing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. People want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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