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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning are empowering people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these new open education undertakings. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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