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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in distance learning technology enable humans in all parts of the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Case Western Reserve University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to be more aware of these compelling new open educational ventures. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this crescive desideratum for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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