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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These online MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions be assured that lecturers 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 models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Educators want to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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