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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in elearning technology are empowering people all over the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning institutions are struggling with today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality control for these MOOCs is good? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? 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 edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend these intriguing new open educational ventures. Educators want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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