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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in online education technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these open education undertakings. Educators want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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