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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in elearning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can teachers be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Students want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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