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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in online learning have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Instructors want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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