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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online learning technology have enabled students all around the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Case Western Reserve University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational endeavours. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desideratum for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also describes the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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