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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in elearning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology institutions must deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Case Western Reserve University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle poor motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Students want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also studies the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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