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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in electronic education technology are empowering humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend these significant new open education ventures. Students want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this crescive desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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