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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations have to consider in 2015 because online education technology is developing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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