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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in blended learning are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Case Western Reserve University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This book also researches the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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