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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New gains in elearning have enabled learners all around the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations are dealing with now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp these compelling new open education endeavours. Teachers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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