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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOC courses are free for students 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 many issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education undertakings. Teachers want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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