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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions have to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these significant new open educational endeavours. Universities want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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