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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in online learning are empowering humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Case Western Reserve University to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to understand these promising new open educational ventures. Universities want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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