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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in distance learning technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions are having to consider today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Case Western Reserve University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Public servants want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this crescive need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also considers the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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