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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning technology are enabling people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions are having to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Boston University to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to better comprehend these interesting new open educational experiments. Instructors want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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