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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners all over the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations are struggling with today because online education technology is improving so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Everybody wants to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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