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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in blended learning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Case Western Reserve University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to better understand these compelling new open educational undertakings. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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