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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in online learning technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Scholars want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also considers the 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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