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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in elearning technology make it possible for people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations have to struggle with today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Case Western Reserve University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education undertakings. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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