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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in electronic educational technology have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions must deal with now that online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Scientists want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this growing need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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