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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online learning have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning organizations are having to consider today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we deal with poor student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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