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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in online learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations are struggling with today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business strategies are being used by institutions like UCSF to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle poor motivation and high dropout rates?

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