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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in online learning enable learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education institutions are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers be assured that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Trainers want to know how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this developing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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