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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in learning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that online education technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and 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 educators handle problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Professors want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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