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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online education are empowering learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these interesting new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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