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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in digital education technology are making it possible for people all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations have to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this developing desideratum for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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