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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in elearning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes online. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning organizations are dealing with today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Case Western Reserve University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Academics want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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