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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning are enabling students in every nation on earth to take courses online. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? How can organizations get a handle on low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these new open education endeavours. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this crescive desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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