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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in e-learning technology are empowering students all over the world to take classes online. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions are having to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a demand to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education endeavours. Professors want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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