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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in online learning are empowering people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online 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 University of Utah to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational ventures. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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