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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent advances in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, San Diego to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also researches the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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