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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? 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 Chad to conduct these MOOC courses? How can educators deal with inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Universities want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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