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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC 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 organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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