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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in digital education technology have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Case Western Reserve University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Instructors want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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