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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in online education technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations have to deal with now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Case Western Reserve University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a desire to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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