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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these open educational ventures. Everybody wants to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this increasing desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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