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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advancements in online learning have empowered people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? 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 organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? How can educators handle issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants want to better understand these exciting new open education initiatives. Students want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding demand for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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