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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning organizations are struggling with today because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants desire to better perceive these open educational experiments. Teachers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this developing demand for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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