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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in electronic education technology are providing the means for humans all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are several issues that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business models are being used by organizations like Jordan to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Researchers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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