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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Educators want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also deals with the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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