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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in online education have made it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education initiatives. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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