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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in elearning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations be assured 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 different business models are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also examines 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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