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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in distance learning technology have empowered humans in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Case Western Reserve University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this growing desideratum for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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