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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in e-learning are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desideratum for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This interesting new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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