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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in electronic educational technology are enabling learners all around the world to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Case Western Reserve University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with low student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants would like to better understand these open educational initiatives. Students want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this desideratum for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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