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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in learning technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to take classes online. These massive online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions are considering now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Case Western Reserve University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these fascinating new open education experiments. Public servants want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this increasing desideratum for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also explores the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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