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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in blended learning have made it possible for students all around the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology institutions are considering now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Case Western Reserve University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this developing desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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