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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in online learning are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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