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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered humans in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Boston University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these significant new open education experiments. Students want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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