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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in distance learning technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to take online classes. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions ensure that instructors 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 models are being used by organizations like Poland to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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