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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not consistently 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 institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to better perceive these significant new open education endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Intellectuals want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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