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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in e-learning are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with now that blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education experiments. People want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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