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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Boston University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers manage inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this growing need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also considers the key 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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