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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning technology are empowering humans in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Boston University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this developing need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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