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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning technology are enabling learners all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are several issues that learning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp these interesting new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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