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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online learning technology are enabling learners all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these important new open educational initiatives. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this developing desire for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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