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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in blended learning have enabled students all over the world to participate in online courses. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Case Western Reserve University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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