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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in blended learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Case Western Reserve University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a necessity to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these compelling new open educational ventures. Professors want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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