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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning technology have empowered people all over the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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