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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Case Western Reserve University to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education ventures. Everyone wants to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also researches the most important 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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