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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in blended learning technology have empowered learners in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Case Western Reserve University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Educators want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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