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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in online learning technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations are considering now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like UCSF to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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