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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning have enabled learners all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education organizations are having to attend to now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? 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 deal with poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace 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 better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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