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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning have empowered students in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations are considering today because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business strategies are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Researchers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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