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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in electronic educational technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Case Western Reserve University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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