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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in online learning technology have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider now that online education technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Boston University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational experiments. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Everybody wants to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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