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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in online learning technology have empowered learners all over the world to take online classes. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions are having to attend to now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Case Western Reserve University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a developing demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Professors want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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