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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Boston University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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