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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in elearning have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of these massive open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers 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 massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing desire for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also describes the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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