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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Berklee College of Music to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational ventures. Students want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also investigates the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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