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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in elearning have enabled people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also researches the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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