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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in electronic education technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational ventures. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This definitive new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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