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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education organizations must deal with now that learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations 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 handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these open education initiatives. Instructors want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This interesting new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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