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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning are empowering people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations are considering in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business models are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desideratum for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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