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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in learning technology enable people in nations all aver the world to take online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions must deal with in 2015 because online education technology is improving so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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