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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in online learning are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Boston University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this expanding desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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