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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online learning technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider now that online learning 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 make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to better understand these fascinating new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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