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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in blended learning are making it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Case Western Reserve University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants want to better understand these open educational ventures. Scientists want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this developing desideratum for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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