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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in online education technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Case Western Reserve University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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