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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning are empowering people all over the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Case Western Reserve University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to better grasp these intriguing new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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