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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in e-learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these intriguing new open education initiatives. Trainers want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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