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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in digital education technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Boston University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these important new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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