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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in blended learning technology have empowered learners all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Case Western Reserve University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. People want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also investigates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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