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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning technology have enabled humans in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants ensure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Case Western Reserve University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants desire to better perceive these fascinating new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing need for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also examines the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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