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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in elearning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions have to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes 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 institutions like iversity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. People want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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