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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in electronic education technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with low student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants need to understand the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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