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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in digital education technology make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations have to struggle with today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? 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 United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this increasing demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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