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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. New gains in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations are struggling with today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of these massive open online courses is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Case Western Reserve University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this need for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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