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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in e-learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses 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 Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage low motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Students want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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