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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in digital education technology have empowered students all around the world to take part in courses online. These massive open courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Case Western Reserve University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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