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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in electronic educational technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also studies the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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