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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Case Western Reserve University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Students want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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