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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in electronic education technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning institutions are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education undertakings. People want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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