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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to understand these promising new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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