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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Case Western Reserve University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to better grasp these important new open educational initiatives. Universities want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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