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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in distance learning have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions are having to consider now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This new book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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