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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations have to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a necessity to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desideratum for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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