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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. New advancements in blended learning make it possible for people all over the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations are having to attend to now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this desideratum for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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