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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Norway to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education experiments. Researchers want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this developing desideratum for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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