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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in online education technology are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to take online courses. MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants desire to better grasp these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this growing desire for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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