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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in e-learning are empowering students all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology organizations must deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified 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 different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Universities want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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