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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in online education are making it possible for people all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions are having to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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