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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New changes in electronic education technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning organizations have to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Boston University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a growing need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also describes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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