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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in electronic education technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open 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 organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this developing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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