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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in electronic educational technology have empowered people all over the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a lot of topics that online learning technology institutions have to consider now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can we certify 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 models are being used by institutions like Aruba to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand these exciting new open education ventures. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this expanding need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also investigates the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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