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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning technology enable students in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning organizations are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these exciting new open educational ventures. Scholars want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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