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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in e-learning technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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