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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in electronic education technology enable students in all parts of the world to take classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to better understand these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This gripping new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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