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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in elearning technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are a lot of issues that e-learning institutions have to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Case Western Reserve University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp these open education undertakings. Everyone wants to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This book also deals with the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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