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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in elearning technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage low motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Professors want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this developing desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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