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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for learners all over the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOC courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions have to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is passable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Case Western Reserve University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these promising new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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