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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take classes online. MOOC courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Case Western Reserve University to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Educators want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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