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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern gains in distance learning enable humans all over the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions must deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Professors want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this crescive demand for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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