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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in online learning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to know how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also articulates the 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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