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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in distance learning are enabling people in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. People want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing demand for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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