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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Case Western Reserve University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education undertakings. Professors want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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