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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in digital education technology are enabling people in every nation on earth to take classes online. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners be assured that instructors 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 Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these new open educational ventures. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this growing need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also explores the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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