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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in blended learning technology have enabled people all over the world to participate in online courses. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Case Western Reserve University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Students want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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