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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in online education technology enable students in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC classes are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education institutions are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Researchers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desideratum for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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