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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in online learning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to better grasp these intriguing new open education endeavours. People want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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