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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. New improvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these promising new open educational ventures. Students want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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