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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Case Western Reserve University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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