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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Boston University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also studies the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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