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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in online education have made it possible for learners all over the world to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with now that learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Case Western Reserve University to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these open education ventures. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this expanding desideratum for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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