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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in electronic educational technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? 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 organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also considers the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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