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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Teachers want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also studies the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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