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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Case Western Reserve University to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to better comprehend these open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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