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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern developments in online learning technology enable people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Case Western Reserve University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Trainers want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this desideratum for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also studies the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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