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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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