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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in e-learning technology are empowering humans in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Case Western Reserve University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Students want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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