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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning technology are enabling learners all over the world to be participants in online classes. These massive online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online 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 Case Western Reserve University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this developing need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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