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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in digital education technology are empowering students in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Boston University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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