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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New changes in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What strategies are being used by organizations like The University of Chicago to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Educators want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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