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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in elearning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations have to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Boston University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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