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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in elearning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp these compelling new open education experiments. People want to grasp how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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