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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in distance learning technology have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions are having to consider today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these open education ventures. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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