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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online learning technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology institutions have to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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