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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions have to consider today because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Boston University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these significant new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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