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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in electronic educational technology enable people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Boston University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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