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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in online learning are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a developing necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these significant new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This amazing new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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