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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in distance learning are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Professors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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