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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in electronic education technology are making it possible for students all around the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology institutions are considering now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these important new open education experiments. Public servants want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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