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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in distance learning technology have empowered people all over the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? 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 organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Educators want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this developing need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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