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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in online learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC 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 institutions like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Universities want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this developing need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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