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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in elearning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning organizations are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Case Western Reserve University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to better understand these exciting new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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