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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like North Seattle Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this developing demand for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also talks about the key 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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