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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations are considering now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Case Western Reserve University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these open educational endeavours. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also researches the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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