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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online education technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations have to consider now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants need to better perceive these intriguing new open education endeavours. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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