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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in online learning technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? 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 American College of Education to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of low student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Researchers want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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