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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online education technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are mostly 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 numerous issues that learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Boston University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Scholars want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This book also examines the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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