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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans all around the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions must deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Professors want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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