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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning are enabling people in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like San Diego County Office of Education to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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