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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New improvements in technology-enhanced learning enable students in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Trainers want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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