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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in elearning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this crescive need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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