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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions have to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? 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 Seattle Central Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on low motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Instructors want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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