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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of these open educational endeavours. People want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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