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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in online education technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver 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 massive open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Berklee College of Music to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Academics want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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