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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Case Western Reserve University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. People want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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