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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online learning have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions are dealing with today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is all right? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to be more aware of these exciting new open education endeavours. Universities want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this developing demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also reviews the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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