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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in e-learning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education ventures. Teachers want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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