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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in online learning are empowering people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this expanding demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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