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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in elearning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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