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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in elearning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions must deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? 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 Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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