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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in online learning make it possible for students all over the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational ventures. Students want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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