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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations must deal with today because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Case Western Reserve University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. People want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this desideratum for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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