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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in learning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations are having to attend to now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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