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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in elearning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Case Western Reserve University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to understand these significant new open educational experiments. Teachers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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