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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning are empowering learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Case Western Reserve University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational ventures. Universities want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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