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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in online learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning organizations are having to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? 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 Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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