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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in e-learning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Case Western Reserve University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Academics want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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