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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in e-learning have made it possible for people all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning organizations have to deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive these compelling new open educational ventures. Universities want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this demand for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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