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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in e-learning make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take courses online. MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of these MOOCs is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers manage issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Students want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this increasing need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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