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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in online learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Case Western Reserve University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to better understand these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also explores the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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