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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in learning technology are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? 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 Honduras to conduct these MOOCs? How can educators handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a growing demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Researchers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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