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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take online courses. These massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations have to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online 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 French Polynesia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Instructors want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this developing desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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