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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in e-learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations are dealing with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations ensure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations assure that teachers 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 strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to better comprehend these intriguing new open education experiments. Educators want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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