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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in learning technology are empowering humans all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to better understand these open educational experiments. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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