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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. New gains in blended learning technology are empowering humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many topics that elearning institutions have to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Case Western Reserve University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we manage problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants would like to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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