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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in online learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Case Western Reserve University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education experiments. Intellectuals want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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