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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in electronic education technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take online courses. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to understand these open educational initiatives. Trainers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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