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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New evolvements in distance learning have empowered humans in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this desideratum for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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