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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advancements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? How can stakeholders handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Researchers want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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