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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in online education technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students ensure that lecturers 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 massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Students want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this developing demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also reviews the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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