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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in e-learning technology make it possible for humans all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can teachers ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive these important new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this growing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also explores the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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