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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New gains in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions are having to attend to today because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we guarantee that instructors 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 MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with low motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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