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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in digital education technology make it possible for people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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