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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in online learning are enabling humans in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions must deal with now that online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these interesting new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this increasing demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also studies the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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