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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in electronic education technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Case Western Reserve University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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