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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in online learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? 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 institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of these exciting new open education undertakings. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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