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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in e-learning are empowering humans all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Case Western Reserve University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to better understand these promising new open education initiatives. Educators want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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