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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in digital education technology are enabling people all around the world to take classes online. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? 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 institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand these exciting new open education initiatives. Instructors want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also researches 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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