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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. New advances in elearning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Case Western Reserve University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to better understand these promising new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this crescive demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also researches the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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