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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in distance learning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to participate in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Academics want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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