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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in e-learning technology are empowering students in every nation on earth to take online classes. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several issues that distance learning institutions must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like UCSF to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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