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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in online education technology enable people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with low learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these new open educational initiatives. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding desideratum for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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