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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions are having to consider now that online education technology is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Boston University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to better comprehend these promising new open education ventures. Researchers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this increasing need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also explores the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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