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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in elearning are making it possible for students all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these open educational initiatives. Universities want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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