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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in electronic educational technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Case Western Reserve University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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