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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in online learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take online classes. MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are considering now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Finland to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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