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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in electronic educational technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Case Western Reserve University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing desideratum for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also researches the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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