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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in digital education technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can teachers make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational initiatives. People want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this crescive demand for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This book also addresses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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