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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advances in learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations are having to consider now that learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this desire for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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