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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in electronic educational technology have empowered humans all around the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions have to deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Case Western Reserve University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these important new open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. People want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also deals with the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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