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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in elearning technology enable people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations have to struggle with now that learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive these compelling new open education experiments. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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