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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Scientists want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing desideratum for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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