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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions must deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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