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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning institutions are struggling with today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses 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 massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a need to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these new open education ventures. Teachers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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