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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning technology enable people in nations all aver the world to take courses online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOC classes are generally free for students 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 many issues that distance learning institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like iversity to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a developing need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Scientists want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this crescive desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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