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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in e-learning are enabling humans all over the world to be participants in courses online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to be more aware of these new open educational ventures. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also examines the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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