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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in distance learning technology have empowered people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about these open education undertakings. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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