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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in distance learning are enabling people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions are having to consider today because online education technology is improving so fast. How can participants make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business models are being used by organizations like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Universities want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also explores the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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