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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in online education technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Case Western Reserve University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. People want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also examines the 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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