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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with today because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Case Western Reserve University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to better comprehend these fascinating new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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