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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? 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 institutions like Babson College to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This exciting new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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