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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning are enabling humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education experiments. People want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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