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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in e-learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Trainers want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also considers 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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