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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New improvements in online learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with poor student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also analyzes 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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