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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in elearning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to participate in online courses. These massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? 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 institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Public servants want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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