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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions are struggling with today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this desire for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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