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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online education technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Educators want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This new book also describes the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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