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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning technology enable students all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Case Western Reserve University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these open educational endeavours. Scientists want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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