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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Boston University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to understand these exciting new open educational endeavours. Academics want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this growing need for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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