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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These MOOC courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these fascinating new open education undertakings. Public servants want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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