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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest gains in digital education technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that teachers 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 Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Instructors want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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