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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in learning technology are enabling humans all over the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions are considering today because online learning technology is developing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to better understand these intriguing new open education endeavours. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this growing need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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