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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in distance learning are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take online classes. Massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions have to deal with today because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? 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 institutions like LinkedIn to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Scholars want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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