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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions have to consider in 2015 because learning technology is improving so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Educators want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also deals with the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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