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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in distance learning make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, San Diego to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education ventures. Professors want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desideratum for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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