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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in electronic education technology are making it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Boston University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to better understand these significant new open educational initiatives. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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