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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in online education have enabled people in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations are having to consider now that learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage low motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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