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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people all around the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What strategies are being used by organizations like Case Western Reserve University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this increasing need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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