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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take online classes. MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of subjects that online education organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like Case Western Reserve University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a desire to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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