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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in distance learning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is all right? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? 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 institutions like Broward College to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these open education ventures. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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