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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? 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 organizations like Tumblr to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Professors want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing desire for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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