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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in distance learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business models are being used by organizations like Midway Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Lecturers want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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