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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online education are empowering people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Researchers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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