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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning technology have empowered students all over the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend these interesting new open educational endeavours. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this growing desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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