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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in digital education technology are empowering people all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Case Western Reserve University to conduct these MOOC classes? How can we manage poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Researchers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this growing desideratum for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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