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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in electronic educational technology are enabling students all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions are dealing with now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these significant new open education ventures. Students want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also studies the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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