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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent changes in online learning make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Case Western Reserve University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these interesting new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This new book also describes the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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