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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in blended learning technology enable people all around the world to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Case Western Reserve University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Instructors want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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