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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants ensure that teachers 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 different business models are being used by institutions like UC San Diego to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Universities want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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