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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in online learning technology are empowering students all over the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Case Western Reserve University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Students want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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