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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning technology make it possible for students all over the world to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Utah State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this developing demand for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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