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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. New changes in learning technology are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider more than ever because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes 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 WizIQ to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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