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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered humans in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are several issues that distance learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these significant new open education endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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