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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning enable learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Case Western Reserve University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open education experiments. Academics want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desideratum for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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