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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in elearning have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Case Western Reserve University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Students want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This book also researches the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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