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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning are making it possible for students all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology institutions have to deal with now that online education technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a need to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education ventures. Everyone wants to know how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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