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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New developments in distance learning technology enable humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can organizations 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 business strategies are being used by organizations like Georgetown University to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these important new open education undertakings. Scientists want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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