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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses. New changes in elearning have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions are dealing with now that learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these fascinating new open education ventures. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding demand for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also researches the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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