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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in distance learning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning institutions are struggling with today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Corporations want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing demand for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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