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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online learning are providing the means for learners all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business models are being used by organizations like Relay Graduate School of Education to conduct these massively open online courses? How can participants deal with inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a growing need to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive these new open educational ventures. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this developing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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