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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Boston University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these fascinating new open education undertakings. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this crescive demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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