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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in blended learning technology have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning institutions have to struggle with today because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational experiments. Lecturers want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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