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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in elearning are providing the means for students all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage low student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a need to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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