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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in elearning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions must deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Case Western Reserve University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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