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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in online learning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can participants assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Students want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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