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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in e-learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to take online courses. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to understand these compelling new open educational initiatives. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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