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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent changes in e-learning technology make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to consider now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. People want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this crescive demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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