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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in learning technology are enabling humans in nations all aver the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like UCSF to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a developing need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive these fascinating new open education undertakings. Trainers want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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