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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations are struggling with now that learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? 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 Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with low learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to understand these exciting new open education ventures. Academics want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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