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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning have empowered learners all over the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is decent? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive desideratum for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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