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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in distance learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants want to better understand these interesting new open educational endeavours. Educators want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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