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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in electronic education technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage low student motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a expanding need to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this desideratum for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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